UPM renews the port of Halla in Kotka, Finland

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(UPM, Kotka, September 5, 2007) – UPM Seaways has renewed the quay in the port of Halla in Kotka, Finland. In connection with the renewal a new ramp was also built. The ramp enables the operations of stern port or so called RORO vessels. The depth of the harbour has been added so that operation depth alongside the whole quay is 8.5 meters.

The objective of the renewal is to increase operational efficiency and reduce unit costs. In addition that modern loading and unloading equipment can be used and thus speed up the operations.

Construction work started in May 2006 and was finished in the beginning of September 2007. The port of Halla is private industrial port in Kotka owned by UPM. Main freight that is operated in Halla is pulp.

For editorial use:UPM is one of the world’s leading forest products groups. The Group's sales in 2006 were EUR 10 billion, and it has about 28,000 employees. UPM's main products include printing papers, self-adhesive label materials and wood products. The company has production plants in 15 countries and its main market areas are Europe and North America. UPM's shares are listed on the Helsinki and New York stock exchanges. www.upm-kymmene.com

UPM Seaways organises a visit in the port of Halla on Wednesday, September 12 from 10:00 to 11. Enrolments to Tiina Pellinen tel. +358 40 687 178 or via email tiina.pellinen@upm-kymmene.com before September 7.